Stroke Emboli|Artery To Artery

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  • Stroke emboli|Artery to artery

Etiology

  • Atherosclerosis in large vessels can serve as source of emboli to smaller, distal vessels
  • Can originate in aorta, vertebral-basilar system, other

Risk Factors

  • Typical cardiovascular RFs: HTN, hyperlipidemia, smoking, known atherosclerosis elsewhere, DM, male, age > 50

Symptoms

  • Abrupt loss of focal neurological function
  • Specific symptoms based on area of brain affected

Physical Exam Findings

  • New, objective, focal neurological deficits
  • Precise findings based on area of brain affected